A great example, yes, but this year was an exception, though. Usually nominations work more like McCain's and are decided quicker. Certainly I agree with Dr. Loevy that something should be changed and every voter and every state should get a more equal say. I don't really think his plan works, though, either. You may live in a state of certain population, but your vote is still arbitrarily affected by voters in the states before. And no media buzz? You think if one candidate gets 2% in Rhode Island and the frontrunner gets 32% he will still be considered a "winner?" The system should absolutely mimic other nations with run-offs. These affected by financial factors? Then institute public campaign finance...